Ruthless Knave
Ixalan 119 • uncommon
- Set
- Ixalan
- Collector number
- 119
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Aaron Miller
- Market price
- $0.17
What it does
2 generic mana black mana, Sacrifice a creature: Create two Treasure tokens. (They're artifacts with "tap, Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.")
Sacrifice three Treasures: Draw a card.
"This scum is barely worth the trouble."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Ruthless Knave was released in 2017 as part of the Magic: The Gathering set Ixalan. The set drew heavy thematic inspiration from the Age of Discovery, centering on a plane defined by its lush jungles, hidden treasures, and competing factions of pirates, vampires, and dinosaurs. As a card tied to the Brazen Coalition, the pirate faction, it reflects the game's shift toward treasure-token mechanics, which allowed players to sacrifice resources for temporary mana advantages.
The artwork for this card was illustrated by Igor Kieryluk, a frequent contributor to the game known for his expressive character designs. Kieryluk depicted the Knave with an emphasis on the gritty, opportunistic aesthetic of the Ixalan pirates. Upon its release, the card was received as a functional utility piece in limited play environments, valued primarily for its ability to convert board presence into card advantage through its sacrifice ability.
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